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BBA 2026: Limited tickets remain for Boat Builder Awards

2026-11-12T14:53:00+00:00

Organisers urge guests to secure their place soon ahead of the 18 November ceremony at Metstrade

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Abu Dhabi show’s eighth edition set for next week as Gulf tensions ease

2026-11-12T17:07:00+00:00By

ADIBS returns to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 19-22 November, with 180 boats, over 1,068 brands expected

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TISG’s future ownership still uncertain

2026-11-12T17:07:00+00:00> , By and

Auction of group assets set for Monday, but number of bidders unknown

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UK brokerage buys Network Yacht Brokers (Southwest) Ltd

2026-11-12T16:31:00+00:00>

The deal includes the NYB Plymouth office

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Karver acquires Alphalock business to expand sail-handling range

2026-11-12T13:29:00+00:00> , By

The agreement brings patented US magnetic locking technology into French manufacturer’s product development and Antal collaboration

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Seawind Catamarans celebrates strong Annapolis show results

2026-11-12T13:21:00+00:00By

Strong sales and renewed customer confidence drove Seawind’s best Annapolis Sailboat Show since the Covid-19 pandemic

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Benetti sells first Oasis 36M superyacht

2026-11-12T12:30:00+00:00

The hull of one of the new vessels sold weeks after Cannes debut; delivery due 2028

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IMTRA announces leadership and organisational changes

2026-11-12T12:30:00+00:00

Alex Larsen named executive VP as Chip Farnham retires after more than 40 years

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Millikan Boats expands into Canada with electric catamaran deal

2026-11-12T12:30:00+00:00By

Vancouver Island’s Rising Tide Boatworks will provide local sales, maintenance and electric propulsion expertise for the M.10

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Mirava targets European dealer network

2026-11-12T12:30:00+00:00By

Electric M800E to support boot Düsseldorf push and 2027 sea trials

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Pioneer Yachts unveils interior of PY60 solar-electric catamaran

2026-11-12T12:30:00+00:00By

Pioneer One is built around an integrated energy architecture for life at sea

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TISG auction set for November 16 as Azimut-Benetti steps aside

2026-11-11T16:23:00+00:00> , By and

Court of Florence approval expected today paves way for single-bidder auction, though a rival €320m offer could still complicate proceedings

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Nautilus Marine Insurance extends NZ coverage to include marine trades

2026-11-11T15:34:00+00:00By

The company is extending its commercial business in New Zealand to marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealerships and more

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OneWater Marine extends loan agreements to 2029

2026-11-11T15:33:00+00:00By

US dealership group secures additional US$50m in borrowing capacity to finance inventory purchases

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Miami-Dade County delays key Seaquarium marina development vote

2026-11-11T15:32:00+00:00By

Commissioners defer vote on Terra Group’s US$22.5m Seaquarium lease after residents complain of rushed public consultation

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UK regulator sets one-week deadline for AkzoNobel-Axalta merger concerns

2026-11-11T14:38:00+00:00> , By

Remedies must be found to address competition concerns, or a further, more in-depth inquiry may follow

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Sanlorenzo unveils 1150 Explorer flagship

2026-11-11T14:23:00+00:00

New 60m superyacht offers 4,000Nm range and a 300m² owner’s apartment

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Former Nautor Swan exec joins Moravia Yachting as commercial director

2026-11-11T12:30:00+00:00By

Thea Shaw will oversee brokerage, retail charter and Hill Robinson’s charter management operations

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MasterCraft doubles quarterly sales as Marine Products acquisition pays off

2026-11-11T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Revenue surges 123.4% in Q1 2026, with underlying growth of 37.4% as Chaparral and Robalo brands bolster first-quarter results of transition period

Aquila Yachts

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Aquila passes 1,250 catamarans built milestone

2026-11-11T12:30:00+00:00

Builder stages largest power-catamaran display in FLIBS history after strong Fort Lauderdale show

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Sunreef unveils rotating wing-sail technology for its sailing catamaran range – a first for a production cat builder

2026-11-11T12:30:00+00:00By

The Sunreef Wing, a self-supporting 360-degree rotating wing with AI-assisted controls, is designed to simplify sail handling and improve efficiency

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Marine Cork expands into Middle East with new UAE representative

2026-11-11T12:30:00+00:00By

Yacht refit specialist MS1 will introduce Marine Cork decking to Gulf boatbuilders

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Tunisia targets US$1.1bn in boat exports by 2030

2026-11-11T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Tunisian-owned boatbuilders are scaling up production and ambition as the industry eyes major export growth

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Florence Court may order auction for TISG assets as rival bidders vie for control

2026-11-10T15:58:00+00:00> , By

A report suggests the November 11 hearing may not resolve The Italian Sea Group’s financial troubles, with an auction between SRI Global and Azimut-Benetti now possible as early as November 16

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Nordic Marine Expo 2027 unveils professional program for Helsinki debut

2026-11-10T15:54:00+00:00By

The new Finnish event targeting the light commercial marine sector will run alongside the Helsinki International Boat Show in February

Port of Everett

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US$20m in improvements for Port of Everett in 2027

2026-11-10T15:15:00+00:00By

The Washington port’s $72.5m budget for next year targets infrastructure modernisation, supply chain greening, and marina upgrades

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Australian industry association names new CEO

2026-11-10T14:44:00+00:00By

Andrew Scott, the BIA’s CFO since 2021, has been promoted to chief executive

BBA 2025 - 16

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BBA 2026: Countdown continues with eight days left to get your tickets

2026-11-10T14:40:00+00:00

Tickets remain on sale as the Boat Builder Awards return to Metstrade’s Harbour 8 on 18 November

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Fiji’s first tourism-focused hydrographic survey to boost navigation safety

2026-11-10T14:35:00+00:00> , By

A new partnership is mapping the waters around Malolo’s Musket Cove Marina

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Suntex earns spot among Dallas-Fort Worth’s top workplaces

2026-11-10T13:57:00+00:00

The US marina operator ranks among Dallas’ top midsize employers, praised for leadership, innovation and work-life balance

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Baglietto's La Spezia expansion plan rejected over height concerns

2026-11-10T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Heritage authority objects to height of proposed office extension

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KNRM orders 13 larger lifeboats as part of €120m fleet renewal by 2035

2026-11-10T12:30:00+00:00By

The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution has commissioned 13 new Nh1816-2 class vessels from Bloemsma Aluminium

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Suzuki Australia, Club Marine enter insurance partnership

2026-11-10T12:30:00+00:00By

Club Marine named Suzuki Marine Australia’s preferred insurer, adding owner benefits and a repower market focus

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Polish builder unveils new flagship, eyes Spain growth

2026-11-10T12:30:00+00:00By

Promotor Yachts has launched Promotor 800C as its new flagship

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McConaghy launches first GT86 power catamaran in China

2026-11-10T12:29:00+00:00By

The 25.5m model enters sea trials following nearly two years of development and construction

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Qatar Boat Show sees double-digit visitor growth as GCC participation surges

2026-11-09T16:22:00+00:00> , By

This year’s event drew more than 10% more visitors than its 2025 edition, with a 30% rise in GCC exhibitors

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Sicomin’s GreenPoxy 550 helps build lighter mast for historic Tuiga

2026-11-09T15:55:00+00:00

Specialist shipyard Gilbert Pasqui used Sicomin’s bio-based epoxy resin to build Tuiga’s lighter spruce mast

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US startup books US$5bn in ‘flying boat’ orders

2026-11-09T15:34:00+00:00> , By

Regent’s battery-electric Seaglider merges the best of boats and planes

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Marinas help lift LAMDA's results for first nine months of 2026

2026-11-09T15:21:00+00:00> , By

Flisvos Marina posts record EBITDA, but Ellinikon project weighs on overall results

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Superyacht Summit Türkiye concludes fourth edition in Istanbul

2026-11-09T14:55:00+00:00> , By

This year’s event brought together more than 550 delegates, 40+ speakers, and representatives from over 20 shipyards

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NZ builder increases production as it expands Australian presence

2026-11-09T12:52:00+00:00> , By

Allan Tongs targets at least three boats annually under new manufacturing strategy

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RS Sailing secures new investment to support growth

2026-11-09T12:36:00+00:00> , By

Swedish marine investor Fredriksborgs joins long-standing UK manufacturing partner Rototek in backing the dinghy builder

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Neil Marine brings Hidea outboards to Sri Lanka

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00By

The Sri Lankan boatbuilder signs exclusive deal to supply Chinese-made outboard engines

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Leigh-Smith Yachts opens Sydney office at d’Albora The Spit Marina

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00

Australian brokerage extends its east coast presence with new Mosman location

Bay Rider

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Bay Rider Boats grows Florida presence with Black Label Marine Group partnership

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00

North Carolina-based builder adds four new Black Label locations, expanding access to its boats across Florida’s Gulf Coast

AkzoNobel

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European Commission approves AkzoNobel/Axalta merger

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00By

The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2027

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China explores yachtbuilding and refit collaboration with Maldivian firms

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Talks with Gulf Craft Maldives and Alshaali Marine could support new yacht manufacturing and servicing facilities in Sanya

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Howden names new head of Superyachts London

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00By

Emma Carpenter will help shape the development of Howden’s superyacht offering as part of its global superyacht team

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UK RIB manufacturer enters voluntary liquidation

2026-11-06T15:56:00+00:00> , By

Debts exceed £4m, leaving all 18 employees facing job losses

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Yamaha reports higher revenues, profits

2026-11-06T15:21:00+00:00> , By

Yamaha reports higher nine-month revenues and profits as marine earnings surge despite softer US demand and tariff pressures